Bedspread (3) - 275 cm - 260 cm - Bedspread with dragon motifs
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Rare Imperial Bedspread in Satin Sheen, Embroidered on Silk – Dragon and Phoenix Motif
Description:
Magnificent and imposing decorative bedspread in magenta/wine deep satin, richly worked with sumptuous figurative embroidery in colored threads and luminous reliefs. The piece features the classical iconography of the Five-Claw Dragon and the Phoenix (Fenghuang), emblems of imperial power, matrimonial harmony, and prosperity in the East.
A work of meticulous textile craftsmanship, with magnificent visual fluidity in the details of the tails and auspicious clouds, finished with exquisite fringe on the bottom edge. It comes with two pillow covers perfectly coordinated, making this lot a true gallery piece, ideal for collectors of Eastern textile art or for interiors of high prestige.
Composition: 1 Large Bedspread + 2 Pillow Covers
Condition: Superb vintage condition, preserving the intense shine of the satin
Rare Imperial Bedspread in Satin Sheen, Embroidered on Silk – Dragon and Phoenix Motif
Description:
Magnificent and imposing decorative bedspread in magenta/wine deep satin, richly worked with sumptuous figurative embroidery in colored threads and luminous reliefs. The piece features the classical iconography of the Five-Claw Dragon and the Phoenix (Fenghuang), emblems of imperial power, matrimonial harmony, and prosperity in the East.
A work of meticulous textile craftsmanship, with magnificent visual fluidity in the details of the tails and auspicious clouds, finished with exquisite fringe on the bottom edge. It comes with two pillow covers perfectly coordinated, making this lot a true gallery piece, ideal for collectors of Eastern textile art or for interiors of high prestige.
Composition: 1 Large Bedspread + 2 Pillow Covers
Condition: Superb vintage condition, preserving the intense shine of the satin
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Bedspread with dragon motifs
Number of objects
3
Material
Silk
Country of origin
China
Length
275 cm
Width
260 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1930-1940
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